• Training Room

    Grant Writing for Researchers
    Provider   PGR Enhancement and Development

    This practical workshop introduces postgraduate researchers to the principles of writing clear and persuasive research funding applications. Exploring how to interpret a funding call, identify what the funder is asking for and shape a research idea into a focused case for support.

Duration 2 half days

Course Type Workshop

Booking Status Waiting List

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Target Audience: PGRs

The workshop will also introduce practical techniques for structuring an application, writing with clarity and precision, using evidence effectively and maintaining a consistent narrative across different sections. Participants will work with sample calls and application extracts and apply the techniques to a current or potential research idea. The focus is on building transferable grant-writing skills suitable for postgraduate researchers who may be developing small funding applications, contributing to larger bids or preparing for future research funding opportunities. 

by the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: 

  • Interpret the purpose, requirements and assessment criteria of a research funding call.  
  • Structure a focused and coherent case for support.  
  • Communicate the research need, aims, approach, significance and potential benefits clearly.  
  • Review and strengthen a draft from the perspective of a funding reviewer 


Delivered By: Skillfluence

Prerequisites

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend a course please cancel your place as soon as possible, with at least 3 working days notice via the online booking system http://bookings.strath.ac.uk/mybookings.asp.

Full details of booking conditions can be found at the link below.

PG Certificate in Researcher Professional Development

All postgraduate research students are eligible to access the Researcher Development Programme workshops. This workshop can contribute towards the PG Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PG Cert RPD).

You can find credit and class information in the Researcher Development Programme Handbook and in NEPTUNE (Engineering, HaSS) or SPIDER (Science).

Please check with your department or Supervisor to confirm if you are enrolled on the PG Cert RPD and how many credits you are expected to achieve if you are unsure.